Webster's II New College DictionaryWebster's New World Dictionary, Editors Of Webster's II Dictionaries The third edition of Webster's II New College Dictionary has been completely revised, featuring thousands of timely new entries such as Amber Alert, human shield, SARS, and WiFi, along with biographical and geographic sections that reflect the most up-to-date information available. Created to serve the needs of a wide range of users, including students on campus and families at home, Webster's II has hundreds of notes on usage, word history, and synonyms that shed light on our language and offer guidance on word choice. Authoritative and easy to use, Webster's II New College Dictionary is a trusted companion to inquisitive minds at every stage of life. - Accurate, concise definitions - Hundreds of detailed illustrations - Updated biographical and geographic sections - Alphabet, Bible, currency, and other informative tables - Concise style guide with rules for capitalization and punctuation |
Contents
Charts and Tables | 31 |
Books of the Bible | 109 |
Calendar | 161 |
Currency | 284 |
Geologic Time | 477 |
Roman Numerals | 984 |
Measurement | 1514 |
Common terms and phrases
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